28 Days Practice in Presence

"Practice in Presence is yielding strength to our intentions through endless reiteration, unshakable faith, and a resolve to surrender." During the month of February, our Maya community will focus on keeping our intentions alive and in focus in various forms every day through our 28 Days Practice in Presence. It’s one thing to set an intention, and something more to mindfully practice toward that intention – to weave it through your thoughts and actions with unwavering faithfulness. We will start 28 Days Practice in Presence with a free workshop to help you discover and set your intentions and determine what daily and weekly goals will structure that practice. We will be providing Intention Cards in the studio that you can fill out and stamp for each day you practice towards your intention, as a visual reminder of gratitude to yourself. Subscribe to this 28 Days Practice in Presence at bottom righthand of this page to receive daily e-mails on inspiration and guidance in your practice. Visit the blog throughout the month for stories and ideas from Maya community about their experience. And in the spirit of community, please share your own stories to inspire others! Join us for the free closing workshop on Saturday, March 1st @ 5:00 PM

As we move into the 9th day, Maya Intern Selena Dakujaku shares what helps her to be mindful in her practice and maintain her intention.

We all need reminders. Whether it's to pay the electric bill on time or send your mom flowers on her birthday, to pick up the dry cleaning for an interview or call your sister about dinner this weekend, to submit that 10-page paper by 5 PM tonight or to mail back disc two of Sherlock so that disc three will get sent.

A looming deadline at work, a crowd jostling me about, or a day filled with appointments… these everyday realities can detract from my intention, especially when I'm tired or stressed. I end up falling into old patterns and I'm no longer in a state of self-awareness. So I use all sorts of reminders to help keep me on track. Like the alarm on my phone... I always use it whenever I'm going to meet up with friends, hoping that I'll be on time for once. And for the 28 Days Practice in Presence, I made a bracelet to wear as a constant reminder to be mindful about my intention. It’s nothing fancy... just a simple braid of red embroidery thread that I knotted around my wrist. It’s probably silly looking, but it helps me to stay with my intention.But what about you? Do you have something that helps you stay with your intention? Maybe it’s wearing a watch from your brother as a reminder to spend more time with him. Maybe it’s placing a photo of co-workers at your desk because you committed to creating monthly team events. Or maybe it's carrying a journal to pen thoughts and ideas for the story you want to write. We'd love to know what you've found helpful in your practice, so please with us here or on our Facebook page.

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28 Days Practice in Presence to ignite and inspire mindful attention to intention. Our community unites to offer up our experiences to provide guidance in the practice of being good at life.